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Time of India
5 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
India aiming to contribute 10% of global 6G patents: Scindia
Kanpur/Bengaluru: Union minister of communications Jyotiraditya Scindia on Friday said that the govt aims to foster next-generation communication technologies, such as 6G, by establishing robust policy frameworks, boosting research funding, and allocating spectrum in a timely manner to facilitate innovation and testing. Reviewing the progress of Bharat 6G Alliance (B6GA) along with Neeraj Mittal, secretary, telecom, the minister said that the Bharat 6G alliance should create a focused, strategic and clear roadmap for driving the innovation in 6G technology. "Guided by Prime Minister Narendra Modiji's vision, I highlighted how India is not just advancing with indigenous 4G/5G stacks but also aiming to contribute 10% of global 6G patents, placing the nation at the forefront of telecom innovation," Scindia later posted on X. The event included comprehensive presentations from working group chairpersons, outlining actionable plans and key technological advancements. Among them was Prof Rohit Budhiraja, vice chair of B6GA and professor in the department of electrical engineering at IIT-Kanpur, who delivered a presentation titled "Global 6G Standardisation". He shared India's growing contributions to international standard-setting bodies such as 3GPP and ITU, and emphasized the importance of aligning national efforts with global benchmarks. Drawing from India's active participation in global standard-setting forums such as the 3GPP workshop in Korea and the TSG RAN meeting in Prague, Prof Budhiraja outlined how India is shaping discussions on critical 6G design goals including ubiquitous coverage, AI integration, security, and energy efficiency. He emphasized that 6G must inherently support both terrestrial and non-terrestrial networks, and presented frameworks for integrating AI-as-a-Service and post-quantum cryptography into 6G networks. He said, "Artificial Intelligence and 6G share a symbiotic relationship. While AI will make 6G networks more secure, efficient, and adaptive, from threat detection to energy optimization, 6G will, in turn, serve as a foundational platform to scale AI applications through AI-as-a-Service, seamless data handling, and intelligent connectivity. At IIT-Kanpur, our work is actively shaping this intersection, building on insights from 5G Advanced and pushing the frontiers for what 6G can enable. " The government of India unveiled the Bharat 6G Vision Document in March 2023, laying the strategic foundation for India's leadership in the sixth generation (6G) of wireless systems. To operationalize this vision, the Bharat 6G Alliance (B6GA) was established as a multi-stakeholder platform, uniting academia, industry, startups, and public institutions. The Bharat 6G Alliance is a collaborative initiative, designed to create a comprehensive and future-ready 6G ecosystem in India. Its focus on R&D, innovation, and standardization is central to the national mission of making India a global leader in 6G.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
India plays key role in setting global telecom standards: Jyotiraditya Scindia
Bengaluru: For the first time, India is playing a key role in setting global telecom standards , Union Minister for Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia said on Thursday. He said this shift is being driven by national initiatives such as Anusandhan (research), Atmanirbharta (self-reliance), Make in India , and Make for the World. During his one-day visit to Bengaluru, Scindia met members of the Bharat 6G Alliance (B6GA) and addressed researchers, industry leaders, and global partners, outlining a comprehensive roadmap for India's leadership in next-generation 6G technology . "For the first time in history, India is playing a seminal role in setting global telecom standards. This is a shift powered by PM Narendra Modi's vision of Anusandhan, Atmanirbharta, and Make in India and Make for the World," Scindia said. "India aims to contribute 10 per cent of global 6G patents , backed by Rs 239 crore in R&D funding for 111 projects," an official statement quoted him as saying. Scindia noted that 99 per cent of mobile phones are now manufactured domestically, and that the country has achieved 60 per cent import substitution in telecom equipment. He emphasised that the indigenous development of 4G and 5G technology stacks has positioned India as a frontrunner in telecom innovation. "The Bharat 6G Alliance, comprising over 80 members and seven expert working groups, has emerged as a platform for innovation and international collaboration," he added. Scindia likened the Alliance's collective capability to "a million graphics processing units (GPUs) put together." In an interactive session, he urged all stakeholders to take ownership of the 6G mission, proposing a three-to four-year roadmap with monthly targets and biannual reviews. He stressed that B6GA must act as an ecosystem builder to help transform India from a knowledge hub into a global telecom superpower. This was Scindia's second meeting with the Alliance, following the first joint session of all seven working groups in September 2024. PTI
New Indian Express
5 days ago
- Business
- New Indian Express
Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia reviews Bharat 6G Alliance progress
BENGALURU: The progress of Bharat 6G Alliance (B6GA) was reviewed by the Union Minister of Communications, Jyotiraditya M Scindia here on Thursday along with Neeraj Mittal, Secretary, Telecom. During the interaction, the Alliance presented detailed updates on India's progress toward becoming a global leader in 6G by 2030. Chairpersons, Vice-Chairpersons, and members of the Alliance's working groups shared comprehensive updates on strategic updates, initiatives, and action plans. The presentations highlighted significant advancements in areas such as Indigenous Radio Access Network (RAN) technology, intelligent and inclusive networks for rural connectivity, and cross-sectoral 6G applications in domains like agriculture, healthcare, and smart and sustainable deployment. The Alliance has now expanded to a robust network of 80 member organisations, including over 30 startups, reflecting the growing national momentum for indigenous 6G innovation. The event served as a key platform for the Bharat 6G Alliance to present and interact with more than 100 telecom leaders and stakeholders about the progress made since the last review held in September 2024, along with innovations and collaborative efforts aimed at establishing India's leadership in 6G technologies. Scindia stressed the government's steadfast commitment to nurturing next-generation communication technologies. He said that the government is fully committed to enabling this transition through robust policy frameworks, increased research funding. He also said that the Bharat 6G alliance should create a focused and clear roadmap for driving the innovation in 6G technology and stressed the need for regular review of the progress at each work group's level to achieve our ambitious target to achieve 10% Intellectual Property Rights in 6G technology globally.
The Hindu
6 days ago
- Business
- The Hindu
India is playing a seminal role in setting global telecom standards, says Jyotiraditya Scindia
For the first time, India is playing a seminal role in setting global telecom standards, said Union Minister for Communications and DoNER Jyotiraditya Scindia. Speaking at Bharat 6G Alliance (B6GA) meeting in Bengaluru on Thursday (July 10, 2025), he said the country was aiming at contributing 10% of global 6G patents, backed by ₹239 crore in R&D funding for 111 projects on the ground. 'With 99% of mobile phones now made in India, 60% import substitution in telecom equipment, and indigenous 4G/5G stacks, India is now a frontrunner in telecom innovation,'' the Minister said. He was addressing an audience of telecom researchers, industry leaders, and global partners. Outlining a bold roadmap for the country's leadership in the next-gen telecom, the Minister said this was a shift powered by the country's vision of Anusandhan, Atmanirbharta, and 'Make in India' and 'Make for the World'. Highlighting the role of B6GA's seven expert working groups and 80+ members, Mr. Scindia said the alliance had become a hub of innovation and global collaboration. The Union Minister urged stakeholders to take ownership of the 6G mission. 'In PM Modi's India, the government is not in the driver's seat — you are,' he said. He called for a 3 to 4 year roadmap, broken into monthly targets, and bi-annual reviews to ensure momentum. Calling for execution with impact, he said the Bharat 6G Alliance must emerge as the ecosystem builder that transforms India from a knowledge destination into a global telecom superpower. Mr. Scindia had earlier met the B6GA in September 2024, which marked the first meeting with all the seven working groups of the alliance — Spectrum, Technology, Device, Use Cases, Green and Sustainability, Applications and Outreach.
